Bigger jobs for 11- to 13-year-olds who are ready for more: their own laundry, the bathroom sink, vacuuming and helping cook, all earning points toward a goal.
Color a circle each day you do the job. Each one earns the points on its line; dotted red lines take points away. Suggested goal: about 4 good weeks of points.
| Chore | Pts | This week | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| My space | |||||||||
| Room clean, bed made | +1 | ||||||||
| Did my own laundry | +2 | ||||||||
| Kitchen | |||||||||
| Unloaded the dishwasher | +1 | ||||||||
| Helped cook a meal | +2 | ||||||||
| Cleaned up after myself | +1 | ||||||||
| Around the house | |||||||||
| Took out trash or recycling | +1 | ||||||||
| Vacuumed or swept a room | +2 | ||||||||
| Cleaned the bathroom sink and mirror | +2 | ||||||||
| Helped a younger brother or sister | +2 | ||||||||
| Heads-up | |||||||||
| Left a mess for someone else | −2 | ||||||||
| Our own | |||||||||
Pick four or five chores to start. Cross out the rest. A short list done daily beats a long list done never.
Let your child choose something they want and price it at about 4 good weeks of points. Our reward pricing guide has a simple formula.
Color the circles together each evening. Two minutes, no nagging, and the jar fills up.
Points buy experiences and treats, not cash. It keeps chores about being part of the family, not a job.
Compass is the app version of this chart. Kids check their own days on their phone, a parent approves with a tap, and the jar fills toward the goal. Every chore and point value is editable. 14 days free, then $4.99/month for the whole family.
Get Compass on the App Store